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Modern Computer Architecture (5 cr)

Code: TX00EX80-3003

General information


Enrollment
02.12.2024 - 14.01.2025
Registration for the implementation has ended.
Timing
13.01.2025 - 16.03.2025
Implementation has ended.
Number of ECTS credits allocated
5 cr
Local portion
5 cr
Mode of delivery
On-campus
Unit
(2019-2024) School of ICT
Campus
Leiritie 1
Teaching languages
English
Seats
0 - 35
Degree programmes
Degree Programme in Information Technology
Teachers
Keijo Länsikunnas
Groups
tivivaihto_k25
Tivi-vaihto, kevät 2025
ICT23-SI-E
Smart IoT Systems: Embedded IoT Devices
Course
TX00EX80

Implementation has 16 reservations. Total duration of reservations is 46 h 30 min.

Time Topic Location
Mon 13.01.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA227 Oppimistila
Wed 15.01.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA111a Oppimistila
Mon 20.01.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMA227 Oppimistila
Wed 22.01.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
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MMA111a Oppimistila
Mon 27.01.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMA227 Oppimistila
Wed 29.01.2025 time 13:30 - 16:00
(2 h 30 min)
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MMA111a Oppimistila
Mon 03.02.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMA227 Oppimistila
Wed 05.02.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
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MMA111a Oppimistila
Mon 10.02.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA227 Oppimistila
Wed 12.02.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA111a Oppimistila
Mon 24.02.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA227 Oppimistila
Tue 25.02.2025 time 13:00 - 15:00
(2 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMC223 Oppimistila
Mon 03.03.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA227 Oppimistila
Wed 05.03.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA111a Oppimistila
Mon 10.03.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA227 Oppimistila
Wed 12.03.2025 time 13:00 - 16:00
(3 h 0 min)
Modern Computer Architecture TX00EX80-3003
MMA111a Oppimistila
Changes to reservations may be possible.

Objective

The course introduces the key operating principles of modern computers. The course provides information about a computer system's functional components, their characteristics, their performance and their interactions.

After completing the course the student
• understands the interaction between software and hardware and understands how software and hardware design affect the performance of a modern computer
• is familiar with different computer architectures and their applications.

Content

• Computer evolution and performance
• Top-level view of computer functions and interconnections
• Memory systems
• IO systems
• Instruction sets and instruction level parallelism
• Parallel processing

Evaluation scale

0-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course well, although there are still areas where knowledge and skills need to be improved
• has a good understanding of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course and is able to carry out a reasoned analysis
• is able to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• understands the importance of expertise in the ICT field and is able to analyse their own expertise.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course with excellent marks
• has an excellent command of the concepts and models of the subject matter of the course
• is able to analyse clearly and reasonably and propose practical development measures
• has a good ability to apply what they have learned in learning and working life situations
• is able to analyse expertise in the ICT field and their own development towards expertise.

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The student
• has achieved the objectives of the course to a satisfactory level
• is able to identify, define and use concepts and models in the subject area of the course
• understands the conditions and principles of the development of expertise.

Qualifications

Completing first year study modules in Information Technology or equivalent skills and knowledge.

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